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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Satire 15 and 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following characteristics did Juvenal dislike most in women?
(a) Dishonesty.
(b) Promiscuity.
(c) Violence.
(d) Vanity.

2. Which of the following events typically involved gourmands?
(a) Dice roll.
(b) Lion hunt.
(c) Deep sea fishing.
(d) Gladiator fight.

3. Which of the following adjectives did Umbricius use to describe himself?
(a) Proud.
(b) Humble.
(c) Violent.
(d) Moral.

4. What type of goblet did Virro drink from at the dinner party?
(a) A solid gold goblet.
(b) A clay goblet.
(c) A plain glass goblet.
(d) A gem-encrusted goblet.

5. What is the name of the cow-headed goddess of love who is worshiped by the Tentyrites?
(a) Pius.
(b) Hathor.
(c) Saguntum.
(d) Juno.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following men experienced a Divine blessing that nullified all of his immoral actions?

2. What was the name of the Moorish groom?

3. Which of the following animals was NOT one that Juvenal believed that the Egyptians worshiped?

4. What was the name of the slave-boy who was given as a gift to Virgil?

5. What did Juvenal claim to be a smarter action than marriage?

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